39+ weekers - how much movement?

I'm 39+6 and have noticed this week her movement has gone way down. I need to lie down and really concentrate on her for a long time to really feel her move. Is anyone else noticing this? I'm guessing it's because she's running out of room, but it still stresses me out! Get out already little girl!!!

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Oh yeah definitly. Its less kicking an jabbing more stretching, rolling, and twisting. I had a NST done for that reason alone to find out the baby is perfect just lazy and huge lol. If you are concerned call your Ob and let them know whats going on. They are always reassuring at times like this.

I am 39 weeks and 2 days and was just thinking this today. She has been like a ninja up until the past two days. Hopefully someone else has some insight! I am thinking about calling my dr. if she keeps being lazy by dinner time...

Barely any movement as of 38 weeks and I'm even measuring about a week behind size wise. It's not as much kicking as it is baby balling into certain areas for a few minutes at a time. Doc said its tog normal especially this far in. I'm 39+5 so you're not alone. I usually just poke at her a few times and then she starts kicking me really hard. Doppler if you're worried!

Thanks for this post, I am at 38+2 and have noticed less movement for 2 days now. Heard heartbeat yesterday at check up but still nervous about it even though Dr said all is well. It's reassuring to know it's not just me!

I think it is normal to feel slightly less at this stage; at 40 weeks, I still feel movements but it's more like a rolling feeling. Sometimes I will see or feel a leg swipe across part of my belly. During the day I don't notice a whole lot, but in the couple of hours before I go to bed, baby seems very wiggly. This includes the uncomfortable feeling of being head-butted in the cervix.

Thanks for this post...I'm 38w.5d. I was just doing kick counts because I've noticed a decrease in movement today. So far, I'm 1hour 20 minutes in and have had 7 movements. Not sure if she is just running out of room or if there is something to be concerned about. :/

Movement is way down and I'm 39 weeks today! Been that way for about a week, had a scheduled NST yesterday and she did great with a little juice she kept hitting the monitor
I still feel rolls and some movement but it has def lessened from before

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